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The Future of Xal'atath in Patch 8.1 (Datamining Speculation)
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24.09.2018 um 13:45
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Anshlun
A few days ago, at the start of the Patch 8.1 datamining, we've
found a new item
related to one of Legion's Artifacts:
Xal'atath, Klinge des Schwarzen Imperiums
. After finding that item, we have been digging through the thousands of new effects in the new patch and we've found interesting spells likely related to that item.
Warning: Patch 8.1 Spoilers Ahead
Artifacts' Destiny at the End of Legion
When we
retired our Artifact weapons at the Battle for Azeroth pre-patch
, we all lost power and special traits. However, some specs were affected harder by the loss of a sentient being that was their partner for almost two years. Even before the loss happened in the pre-patch, players already complained on forums about losing their companions. That wave of commotion led Blizzard to share some of their future plans for Hati and other sentient artifacts back in the
July 19th Q&A
:
Will we be able to say goodbye to Hati as Hunters? Would be nice to maybe tame her as a normal pet and if at not, at least say goodbye. - @Dishare1
Ion: Yes. Uhm, definitely understand the bond that has formed between Beast Master Hunters and Hati over the course of Legion. Currently, Hati is tied to the artifact and, thus, as the artifact goes away, so does Hati. But, it's not to say we have seen the last of her, the last of Hati. Nothing to announce right now, but there's definitely an understanding of the depth of affection out there, not just for Hati, but also for some of the more unique artifacts that had companions or personalities associated with them. That's not something we totally want to leave behind.
However, this article doesn't focus on Hati, but in another sentient artifact weapon:
Xal'atath, Klinge des Schwarzen Imperiums
.
Xal'atath Background
As with every other artifact weapon in Legion, Xal'atath, or Xal, received and absorbed a lot of power from many different sources, leading up to absorbing the corruption of Sargeras' Sword itself at the end of Legion. Which for most Artifact Weapons, the surges of power weren't exactly dangerous, however, Xal is, first and foremost, an entity linked to the Old Gods and the Void Lords. As stated in the
Artifact Book in the Priest Order Hall
:
Artifact Book
Xal'atath, Blade of the Black Empire
An ancient and terrible force trembles deep within Xal'atath, Blade of the Black Empire. Though this dagger can serve as a powerful tool for those who wield shadow magic, tread cautiously.
Xal'atath has a mind of its own. Ignore its maddening whispers. Do not trust the lies it spins. Take from it what you need, but always remember that the dark presence in the blade is not your ally.
Xal'atath, Blade of the Black Empire,
Part One
Xal'atath had its dark genesis in an age long before the Horde and the Alliance, an age when the legendary Old Gods and their Black Empire engulfed the world in shadow.
There are many theories concerning the blade's creation. The more outlandish claim that it is all that remains of a forgotten Old God who was consumed by its kin in the early days of the Black Empire. Other theories state that Xal'atath is the claw of Y'Shaarj, ripped from the Old God's monstrous form and bestowed upon its servants for use in ritual sacrifices.
As unbelievable as these stories are, perhaps there is truth to them. Xal'atath pulses with the foul essence of the Old Gods. It is even said that the blade can grant its owner visions of the Black Empire, but all who have looked upon such horrors have lost themselves to madness.
Xal'atath, Blade of the Black Empire,
Part Two
Mighty beings known as the titan-forged eventually defeated the Black Empire. They shackled the Old Gods and their minions in prisons beneath the earth. Harmony descended on Azeroth, but it was not to last.
Xal'atath made sure of that.
With all that power given to an ancient being tied to the Old Gods, the end of Legion was rather disappointing in having it just be rendered "powerless" after draining Sargeras' corruption. However, with
Patch 8.1, this ending seems to start to change
.
Datamined Zones, Spells and Items
The first indication of this was the find of the new item:
Xal'atath, Klinge des Schwarzen Imperiums
. The item seems to imply that players, not only priests, will be able to find Xal during a quest, or quest chain, for an unknown purpose. The find already
sparked a lot of commotion and discussion on Twitter when we reported it
, but there is more!
Today, while browsing the thousands of new entries in the database with patch 8.1, we've stumbled upon
dozens
of new spells either linked directly to Xal or highly likely to be related! From those spells, there are some speculations that we can draw, but first, let's see all those abilities:
Xal rufen
Xal Talk 01
Xal Talk 02
Xal Talk 03
Xal Talk 04
Xal Talk 05
Xal Talk 06
Xal Talk 07
Xal Talk 08
Xal Talk 09
Xal Talk 10
Xal'atath, Klinge des Schwarzen Imperiums
Xals Ende
Xal verlässt Dolch
Xal'atath Consumes
Xal'atath genährt
Angenommen
Klinge des Schwarzen Imperiums
Leerenring
In den Dolch
Xal'atath verstärken
Leere verschlingen
Erstaunt
Essenz verzehren
Leerer Ozean
Geschenk überreicht
Zurückkehren
Zurückkehren
Leerer Dolch
Xal rufen
Some of those spells also have related buffs like
Xal'atath verstärken
: "Consume the Void - You have gained the allegiance of the void. For now." and
Angenommen
: "Accepted - Xal is with you."
On top of all of that, we also datamined
new 8.1 zones
:
NEW
Dagger Realm
Directory: DaggerRealm
Type: None
NEW
DELETE
Directory: N�Zoth
Type: None
Speculation Based on the Datamined Information
So far everything we presented is part of game data and exists in the current PTR build. Based on that information, there are a lot of possibilities that can happen with these spells, but there is one train of thought, in particular, that seems most plausible.
We have already learned, through
the latest content update with Ion Hazzikostas
that the new raid zone in 8.1,
Crucible of Storms
will have supporting content to contextualize players to the raid. With that in mind, this quest or quest chain with Xal will probably be part of that content, with the likely scenario of recruiting her to aid in the fight against what lurks beneath Shrine of the Storms.
This quest chain seems to start with us entering the dagger
In den Dolch
, finding a weakened Xal, likely due to the corruption of Sargeras. Our first encounter, however, may not be positive, as her gaze locks us in awe, so we have to return (
Zurückkehren
removes the
Erstaunt
effect, that has the buff description "Locked in Awe - The power is too great!"). Then we likely return trying to improve the relationship with Xal (
Geschenk überreicht
), which eventually leads Xal to agree to help us (
Angenommen
).
Afterward, we are tasked to empower Xal, by feeding Naga souls to her (
Xal'atath Consumes
,
Xal'atath genährt
which grants the buff "Xal'atath Fed - Absorb souls from Naga to feed Xal'atath.", and
Xal'atath verstärken
with the buff "Consume the Void - You have gained the allegiance of the void. For now." ). This feeding quest might be a one-time thing or something that must be done multiple times, but eventually leads to us empowering Xal enough for her to finally leave the dagger that has imprisoned her for so long (
Xals Ende
,
Xal verlässt Dolch
, and
Leerer Dolch
).
Keep in mind that this is all speculation and currently there aren't any quests or broadcast texts to support that chain of events. Plus, since they are just spells, they could be used by enemy NPCs and a possible quest chain would be only to watch them free Xal to fight for them. Or there could be a different order of events and maybe even a mini-challenge like the
Deaths of Chromie
involved.
As a Shadow Priest main myself, I'm excited to see our beloved Knaifu again, even more excited to see her true form after all those years she has been whispering in my ears! Kind of jealous if other classes can participate in the questline, however the
Xal'atath, Klinge des Schwarzen Imperiums
indicates that's the case. How about you--are you excited to see more lore from the Legion Artifacts in Battle for Azeroth? Maybe we will also see Hati in 8.1 or in the near future? Let us know in the comments below!
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